Sisters First

Sisters First – Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life by Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Pierce Bush – To be discussed on Thurs July 5, 2018, at Geneseo Public Library

Born into a political dynasty, Jenna and Barbara Bush grew up in the public eye. As small children, they watched their grandfather become president; just twelve years later they stood by their father's side when he took the same oath. They spent their college years watched over by Secret Service agents and became fodder for the tabloids, with teenage mistakes making national headlines. 
But the tabloids didn't tell the whole story. In SISTERS FIRST, Jenna and Barbara take readers on a revealing, thoughtful, and deeply personal tour behind the scenes of their lives, as they share stories about their family, their unexpected adventures, their loves and losses, and the sisterly bond that means everything to them.

Discussion Questions:

1.       Did you enjoy this book? Why or why not?

2.       Did you find parts of this story humorous?  If so which parts?

3.       Do you believe it would be difficult to be raised in the environment the Bush sisters were raised in?

4.       What were some struggles the Bush sisters faced as they grew up in the public eye?

5.       Was it easy to stay engaged in this book? Did you find it interesting?

6.       Did you think this book was well written?

7.       Discuss the relationship between Barbra and Jenna. Do they have a close relationship?

8.       How has Jenna and Barbra’s childhood experiences shaped them into the women they are today?

9.       Would you recommend this book to someone else? Why or why not?